Ponder, Missouri
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Ponder is an extinct town in southwestern Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1] The community is located on Missouri Route 142 between Doniphan to the east and Gatewood to the west. Fourche Creek passes just east of the site.[2]
A post office called Ponder was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1957.[3] The community has the name of Pleasant John Ponder, the original owner of the town site.[4]
